When the Ankeny boys' basketball team is clicking on all cylinders, the Hawks are clearly one of the state's best teams. They proved that on Friday against crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, jumping out to a 28-4 lead during the first half of the CIML Central Conference opener at Ankeny. But coach Brandt Carlson's team also showed that it still has … [Read more...] about Hawks deliver early knockout punch, then hold off Centennial rally
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Jaguars overcome slow start, pull away from Ankeny in 2nd half
Ankeny Centennial's Rachel Schon has yet to lose a game to Ankeny during her high school basketball career. She'd like to keep it that way. Schon scored 16 of her 18 points in the second half as the 10th-ranked Jaguars pulled away on Friday for a 49-27 victory at No. 13 Ankeny. The Jaguars improved to 11-0 all-time in the series. "It's so fun … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome slow start, pull away from Ankeny in 2nd half
Ankeny swimmers battle Dowling Catholic to an 85-85 tie
There wasn't any margin for error during Thursday's dual meet between the Ankeny and Dowling Catholic boys' swimming teams. The fifth-ranked Maroons and the No. 6 Hawks battled to an 85-85 tie in the CIML Central Conference opener for both teams at Dowling. It was Ankeny's first dual-meet tie since Jan. 21, 2014, when the Hawks finished in an 85-85 tie … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers battle Dowling Catholic to an 85-85 tie
Jaguars roll past Ottumwa, will host Centennial Duals Saturday
The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers spent more time on the bus Thursday than they did on the wrestling mat. The Jaguars traveled to Ottumwa for a dual meet against the Bulldogs, and they quickly rolled to a 60-18 victory, racking up nine falls along the way. Four of the pins came in the first period, including three that took less than a minute. "It wasn't … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Ottumwa, will host Centennial Duals Saturday
Hawks split double dual against No. 1 S.E. Polk, D.M. Lincoln
The Ankeny wrestling team bounced back from a loss to Southeast Polk with a victory over host Des Moines Lincoln in a double dual meet on Thursday. The Hawks dropped a 54-14 decision to Southeast Polk, the No. 1 team in Class 3A. They then posted a 47-26 win over Lincoln to improve their record to 2-1 on the season. "Southeast Polk is good, but it was … [Read more...] about Hawks split double dual against No. 1 S.E. Polk, D.M. Lincoln
Jag-Hawk hoops doubleheader features pair of intriguing matchups
Here are some of the key things to look for during Friday's Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader at Ankeny: Girls' game: No. 10 Centennial (3-2) vs. No. 13 Ankeny (4-1) The Hawkettes are riding a three-game winning streak during which they have outscored their opponents by an average of 37 points. The Jaguars, meanwhile, are coming off a 63-50 loss on … [Read more...] about Jag-Hawk hoops doubleheader features pair of intriguing matchups
Jaguars’ rally falls short as Valley seals win at free-throw line
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team had no choice but to foul in the final minute of Tuesday's game against visiting Valley. Sending the Tigers to the charity stripe turned out to be a bad idea. Valley made 10 consecutive free throws in the final 38 seconds--six of them by Evan Obia and four by Will Berg--and pulled away for a 70-60 victory … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ rally falls short as Valley seals win at free-throw line
Young takes over in 2nd half, leads No. 4 Valley girls past Jaguars
At times on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team forced Valley star Zoe Young into a turnover or a missed shot. Whenever the Jaguars threatened to take the lead, however, the Maryland recruit came up with a huge play for the fourth-ranked Tigers. Young scored 19 of her 29 points in the second half to lead Valley to a 63-50 victory at … [Read more...] about Young takes over in 2nd half, leads No. 4 Valley girls past Jaguars
Ankeny boys grind out win over Railsplitters to stay unbeaten
The Ankeny boys' basketball team proved again on Tuesday that it has a lot of different offensive weapons. The Hawks don't have to rely on Braxton Bayless or Dillon Carlson every night. Jordan Kumm poured in a career-high 20 points and Jaxon Smith added 15 to lead Ankeny to a 55-45 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. The Hawks, who are ranked … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys grind out win over Railsplitters to stay unbeaten
McCullough racks up 21 points, 17 rebounds in Hawkettes’ victory
The Des Moines Lincoln girls' basketball team didn't have an answer for Ankeny's Sara McCullough. McCullough recorded a double-double by halftime of Tuesday's game at Ankeny, racking up 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Northern Iowa recruit finished with 21 points and 17 rebounds as the Hawkettes rolled to a 74-39 victory. "Sara got going early," said … [Read more...] about McCullough racks up 21 points, 17 rebounds in Hawkettes’ victory
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Ashley Harrington of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Harrington, a junior guard, has helped Ankeny to a 4-1 record. She scored nine points and had two assists as the Hawkettes posted a 74-39 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Tuesday. Harrington is averaging 7.8 points per game. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers
Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer continue to lead the way for the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher bowled a 413 series during a dual meet against Waukee on Monday at Warrior Lanes, while Tetmeyer led the Hawkettes with a 380 series. Schumacher has posted a 442.5 average in the last two meets, and Tetmeyer has compiled a 387 average after three meets … [Read more...] about Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers
Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest
Do you know how to pick the winners of college football games? Do you like free tacos and beer? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you'll want to enter Ankeny Fanatic's College Football Bowl Contest sponsored by Yankee Clipper. The winner of the contest will receive a $50 gift card to Yankee Clipper--and that'll buy you a lot of tacos and … [Read more...] about Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest
Jaguars crown 5 champions, defend their title at DC-Grimes tournament
Ben Monroe is making a habit of winning an individual title at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers are doing likewise in the team race. Monroe captured his third consecutive crown on Saturday at the Dallas Center-Grimes tournament, four of his teammates also captured titles, and the ninth-ranked Jaguars easily … [Read more...] about Jaguars crown 5 champions, defend their title at DC-Grimes tournament
Caleb Rathjen, Gray lead AHS matmen to 8th-place finish at Keen Invitational
The Ankeny wrestling team competed in one of the toughest tournaments in the Midwest on Friday and Saturday at Independence. The Hawks placed eighth among 32 teams in the prestigious Cliff Keen Invitational. They finished with 227 points. Christian Brothers College (Mo.) won the team title with 299 points. Scott West (Minn.) was the runner-up with … [Read more...] about Caleb Rathjen, Gray lead AHS matmen to 8th-place finish at Keen Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Senior Adam Vaske won four events to help the fifth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 110-60 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He won the 200 freestyle in 1:54.38, the 100 freestyle in 49.67 seconds, and also swam on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Last year, Vaske helped the Hawks to a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Washington sweeps Creighton, ends Winters’ record-setting career
Jaali Winters' record-setting collegiate volleyball career came to a sudden end on Saturday in Omaha. Ninth-ranked Creighton saw its memorable 2018 season come to a close at D.J. Sokol Arena, falling in straight sets to No. 22 Washington in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies won by scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-23. Creighton had a chance … [Read more...] about Washington sweeps Creighton, ends Winters’ record-setting career
Short-handed Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invitational
Four of the state's top 10 boys' swimming teams were in action on Saturday at the Mike Wittmer Invitational in Ames. Fifth-ranked Ankeny placed second in the six-team field with 230 points. The Hawks won six of the 11 events. No. 2 Ames captured the team title for the third straight year, racking up 330 points. No. 7 Johnston and No. 9 Cedar Falls … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invitational
Centennial’s Pieper selected to play for U-17 U.S. National Team
Ankeny Centennial junior Lucas Pieper got some unexpected news earlier this week. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound defensive end has been selected to play for the U-17 U.S. National Team and will compete in International Bowl X in January at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. "I was honestly pretty excited and shocked," said … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pieper selected to play for U-17 U.S. National Team
Hoover boys top Jaguars on Treadwell’s last-second 3-pointer
Des Moines Hoover's Hosea Treadwell pulled up at the top of the key and lofted a shot over the outstretched arm of Ankeny Centennial defender Cody McCullough. Swish. Treadwell made a 3-point goal with 1 second left to give the Huskies a 42-39 victory in a CIML boys' basketball game on Friday at Hoover. "I got my left hand up," said McCullough. "It … [Read more...] about Hoover boys top Jaguars on Treadwell’s last-second 3-pointer